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Akhara
Urduاکھاڑہ
Written byShahid Dogar
Directed byAnjum Shahzad
Creative directorQaiser Ali
Starring
Country of originPakistan
Original languagesUrdu
Punjabi
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes35
Production
ProducerMultiverse Entertainment
CinematographySameer Hamdani[1]
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Production companyMultiverse Entertainment
Original release
NetworkGreen Entertainment
Release10 January (2024-01-10) –
9 May 2024 (2024-05-09)

Akhara (lit.'Akhara') is a Pakistani sports drama television series directed by Anjum Shahzad, written by Shahid Dogar and revolves around the Akhara culture of rural Pakistan. It stars Feroze Khan, Sonya Hussyn, Waseem Abbas and Srha Asghar along with Faraz Farooqui in a guest role. It was Khan's return to television after the controversy of marital abuse. The series first premiered on 10 January 2024 on Green Entertainment.[2]

Plot

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The plot revolves around the rivalry of two families, of Dastgeer and Sultan who compete each other in dangal. Hakim Ali's rival Chaudhary Riasat trains Dastgeer to defeat Sultan for the upcoming mega event of the village fair. Sultan's brother Dilsher doesn't like all this but has to adapt the same path due to his father Hakim Ali's obsession with his ancestoral passion and after the sudden demise of Sultan, who dies one day during the competition when Dastgeer plays a false trick and referee also doesn't interfere.

Dilsher moves to Lahore city from village where he starts the training of boxing. He comes across Sitara there and falls for her whom he met before in the fair of his village.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The original soundtrack of the series "Banda" is sung by KG The Rapstar, Rijas Rammar, and Schumaila Rehmat Hussain, with lyrics by Ahad Ali Siddiqui, KG, and Rijjas.[6]

Production

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In mid 2023, it revealed that Feroze Khan will play the lead in Anjum Shahzad's Akhara,[2] marking their fourth project together after Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay, Khaani and Romeo Weds Heer.[1] The series marked Khan's second on-screen appearance with Hussyn after 2022 film Tich Button.[7] The action sequences in the series were choreographed by Azam Bhatti who previously worked as a choreographer for Badshah Begum and film Chakkar.[1]

The principle photography began in April 2023.[1]

Reception

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Critical reception

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While reviewing the first episode, The News International praised the performances of Waseem Abbas and Faraz Farooqui and stated the leads' performances as mediocre.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Mohammad Kamran Jawaid (17 December 2021). "SPOTLIGHT: ENTER THE FIGHT CLUB". Dawn.com. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Feroze Khan's return to TV after controversy". Samaa TV. 29 April 2023. Archived from the original on 11 May 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Feroze Khan shares some BTS videos from his upcoming drama". Bol News. 25 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Srha Asghar Hails Feroze Khan's Acting In 'Akhara'". Bol News. 5 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Feroze Khan returns to silver screen with new drama serial 'Akhara'". Daily Pakistan. 28 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Feroze Khan and Sonya Hussyn Shine in Akhara's OST". Bol News. 6 January 2024. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024.
  7. ^ Zainab Mossadiq (3 January 2024). "Akhara' Unveils Feroze Khan And Sonya Hussyn's Exciting Collaboration With Story Of Vengeance".
  8. ^ Gaitee Ara Siddiqi (21 January 2024). "In the 'akhara' of life". The News International.
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